Bongs, as a general rule, are always going to be larger than a bubbler by their very nature. A bubbler is designed to be a cross-over between a traditional waterless pipe and a water bong. We put together this smoking pipe guide that compares and contracts bongs and bubblers. Check it out here.

Both silicone bongs and glass bongs are great devices to use for smoking dry herbs. They are both similar in that they function the same, they are used with water, require bong bowls and filter smoke for better puffs. The key differences are that silicone bongs are indestructible and can be disassembled, whereas glass bongs can provide tastier hits. Read this silicone and glass bong pipe comparison so that you know all the similarities and differences between the two.

Cleaning a bong can be a delicate process. Bongwater can make the glass really nasty, but the shape and design of bongs can make it challenging to get really clean. Some bongs are large enough that you can actually scrub the insides of them clean. Other bongs that are either smaller or more intricately designed will require soaking in a cleaning solution, for which there are several options. How specifically you end up cleaning your bong will come down to the specifics of what bong you have and what your preferences are, or even what you have available. Of course, you also will need to consider the material from which your bong is made, be it glass, silicone, or other material. Most bongs will have several options for a successful clean, so consider the options and see which one fits you best.